A new lightweight portable oxygen delivery system could improve casualty survival rates for frontline UK soldiers and civilians, according to the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), which developed the technology alongside Defence Medical Services.
The 5kg system aims to overcome limitations associated with traditional pressurised oxygen cylinders. Although many cylinders weigh about the same as the new system, medics often need to carry several cylinders to ensure a sufficient supply – especially in remote or prolonged operations – which can quickly add up to a much heavier and more cumbersome load.
They also carry additional risks, such as fire or explosion hazards due to oxygen’s flammability, which is a serious concern in battlefield environments.
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